About Marsha K.

About Marsha

And... it is summer. There are lots of things and people we LOVE. I like to focus on those good feelings, and music that uplifts and enriches. We are really working on our OWN music compositions this month.

Goals: Since I am also a Life Coach, we really focus on how to accomplish our hopes and desires. We begin by weekly, then monthly and even a yearly goal.

Each week we also focus on something in my STUDENT PAL - mnemonic. Another is TECHNIQUE. Technique is the ability to have proper position, wrist-lifts and finger curve as well as Theoretic knowledge and application.

I started giving out lickable gold stars, you know, the old-fashioned kind? They are for those students who mark their lesson sheet and come prepared... They really seem to enjoy that, and I adore the nostalgia!

It is a great week when students are

nearly all prepared and ready for their lessons. This makes both Coach and student more effective and the time together more enjoyable.

Perhaps you are reading this with both a little excitement and a little concern. Finding the right person for your or your student can be intimidating. A short introduction follows so that you know a little about me and my philosophy which can assist you make an informed decision. If we are a good fit, lessons and learning progress more joyfully.

I have been teaching music, performing music and enjoying music since I was a tiny three-year old. My first piano lessons were at age seven. I have since taught the students of former students! How fun is that?

Music has blessed my life in countless ways and given me opportunities I'd never dreamed of. Teaching at the Young Artists Conservatory of Music; Singing in Carnegie Hall, Performing across Europe and teaching the best students for over 25 years has been a delight.

I believe strongly that those who spend their time and resources for musical education are some of the brightest and most intelligent people around. Each of my students have their own individual goals and reasons for taking music lessons, which we revisit monthly. I believe that my role is to be a support and tool for them/you to accomplish the goals set, working with music that delights and educates.

You want the best teacher, who offers information, example, practice and performance opportunities and then gets out of the way of the student's own "voice" (whether playing or singing) so that they can be free to create their own style.

*** Lesson Details ***In our lessons, we work with a predictable schedule of balance. We have weekly exercises to make strong fingers and or voices, and technique and theory practice to hone skills that will improve our performances, whether they are for others or for our own benefit. Each student of piano can learn how to create and write their own music in time, choose their own pieces to work on, and have a say in their classical and performance goals.

We have a program of advancement, so you and your loved ones can visually see your progress and measure your skills, complete with awards and trophies.

What you learn, has everything to do with your commitment. Practice doesn't make perfect, Practice makes permanent. Only perfect practice makes perfect.

Learning the piano ought to be a JOY. I believe in playing the piano, not 'practicing' it. Enjoy what you do, and you'll do it longer and with celebration instead of duty.

*** Specialties ***Over the years I have dabbled in most methods, but finally come to use my own syllabus and musicianship. I can easily adapt to your favourite if that is your desire. I specialize in a total music education, not merely in learning notes. It is like looking in a mirror and only seeing eyes and skin. Music has many facets and we discover all of them.

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Lisa D. July 20, 2016·Singing·In home

I got my monies worth just in the first lesson! I am amazed she can teach me, where several have failed.

Jessica Reyes March 21, 2016·Piano·In home

Very encouraging

Renee A. May 19, 2015·Piano·In studio

Marsha took the time to get to know my daughter and created personal lessons for her.

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About Detrece L.

About Detrece

DeTrece "Dee" Lavender is a native of Miami, Florida. When her family moved to Sarasota, she was afforded the opportunity to study music and the performing arts as a student of the Westcoast School/Henry L. Porter School of Music. It was then that Dee began to understand the power of the creative arts as an effective form of emotional expression and release. By middle school, DeTrece began fine tuning her natural talents by studying classical voice which earned her several starring roles in the Sarasota Youth Opera, The Aslo Theater and the Players Theater. She is also a proud former member of the Westcoast Black Theater Troop in Sarasota, FL. Under the caring leadership of these opportunities, she was able to combine musical and life experiences in order to offer a more well rounded educational and musical experience for her students.

She was awarded a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, where she received a dual Bachelor of Music degree in Music Therapy and Vocal Performance (Class of 2003). It was through her service as a music therapist, Millieu (residential) counselor and music teacher in the Boston City Public Schools/Greater Boston Metropolitan Area, that she began to feel the call toward a greater understanding of the gravity and role of the socio-emotional needs of students (and their families/villages) in urban settings. This call brought her to Baltimore, MD where she enrolled in the Pastoral Counseling Masters of Science program at Loyola University. In addition to her studies, she currently teaches Elementary and Middle School choir/ Musicianship teacher in the Baltimore City Public Schools through the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's OrchKids Program. She also serves as Minister Of Music and Arts at two local churches.

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Shaunise G. March 21, 2016·Singing·In home

Detrece was patient very much into her work and very knowledgeable about singing i will continue to finish my lesson with and recommend her HIGHLY.
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Nefertiri S. February 26, 2016·Microsoft Office·In home

She is such a very pleasant person to work with, patient ,kind ,very knowledgeable of the computer,she showed me a lot in one day.I am looking forward to the next class .Thank you

Beverly B. February 3, 2016·Gospel Singing·In home

Detrece was amazing. She is extremely talented and very good at instructing. Her pleasant personality make your nervousness disappear in minutes. I recommend her to anyone, especially beginners who lack confidence.

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About Tyler W.

About Tyler

I have dedicated over 15 years of my life to dance. I am a native of New York City where I attended Frank Sinatra School of the Arts for high school as a dance major. I have had the wonderful opportunity of attending Dean College in Franklin MA , Marymount Manhattan College in New York NY, and the University of Georgia in Athens GA. From attending these institutions I have successfully learned a comprehensive amount of dance genres, and techniques ranging from Ballet to Aerial dance. I hold an Associate of Arts Degree in Dance from Dean College and a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Dance from The University of Georgia.

Below is a summary of my dance skills

-Confidence teaching large groups of students in a classroom and studio setting. -Experience creating choreography and teaching dance to students from grade school to High school.

-Experience setting lights and operating a lighting board for dance performances. -Proficient in music editing for dance. -Proficient in video editing for screen dance.

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About Prophet C.

About Prophet

Prophet C. is professionally known as The Prophet X. He is a professional rap artist, music production company owner, record label owner, website design company owner and more.

Currently Prophet is teaching all of the following classes both in-home and online:

Reason 9 SoftwareHip Hop Music ProductionFreestyle Rapping, Rap CompositionSongwritingRock & Metal ProductionMidi Orchestration, Film ScoringAudio EngineeringMulti-Track Recording Mixing & MasteringReason Software, Sound Forge, Pro ToolsLive Performance tips & more.Beginning Guitar & BassBible StudiesProphet’s style focuses on the primary learning method of the student. All students are either Visual, Auditory or Kinesthetic learners, or a combination of the three. By adapting teaching methods to these learning methods, great results can be produced i

n a short time.

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tori May 17, 2017·Guitar·In home

Prophet is wonderful. Very patient, easy to understand. My daughter truely enjoys her lessons and has learned a lot from him. I highly recommend him if your a beginner. Thank you Prophet for helping to teach Tori and your patience with her....

michael January 2, 2017·Rapping·Online

Ashley C. November 6, 2016·Rapping·Online

It was great. Prophet is highly educating me with the Lessons. I didn't expect for them to be so good. He's a talented rapper a great teacher and a nice person.

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About Justin S.

About Justin

I have a bachelor of arts in Spanish with a minor in Latin American studies. I've studied abroad in México and Argentina (three months each) and know well the language variances of each. I would love to share both language and teach cross cultural competence to students of all ages. I am a trained, credentialed teacher in California and have experience differentiating lessons and activities for a wide spectrum of learners. I've taught high school classes of Spanish as well as Spanish for spanish-speakers, so my lessons can be used for students who grew up speaking spanish at home, but lack a formal education in the language. I also have a masters in multilingual education from Cal State San Marcos

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Kenan P. September 26, 2016·Spanish·In home

Justin is great. So happy that we found him. Thank you TakeLessons

Natasha September 14, 2016·Spanish·In home

My daughter really enjoyed the lesson and learnt a lot

Anthony September 11, 2016·Spanish·Online

Very helpful. Good at explaining things. Works within the curriculum that is most beneficial for me. Highly recommend

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About Julia C.

About Julia

I taught Algebra I and Geometry at Clemente High School in Chicago and AP Statistics, Geometry and Trigonometry at Libertyville High School Summer Program. I am currently teaching 7th and 8th grade Math at a private school in Buffalo Grove, IL. I love tutoring students of any age, from elementary to high school. It makes me happy when I see the progress they are making. My Master's Degree is in Curriculum and Instructions from Loyola University, Chicago. At one point in my life I wanted to be a pharmacist, but when I became a teacher, I realized that that is what I was meant to be. I love helping people. I see how much difference it makes in a student's life when he or she starts to feel confident in Math class, starts to get high scores, starts to dream big. Math opens the doors to a better future, to a better career, to a higher s

elf-esteem. I am grateful for the opportunity to help to make it happen.

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Hanna June 21, 2017·Math·In studio

Our son was tutored in math for 3 years while in middle school. Julia's tutoring provided a great foundation for his high school curriculum. It allowed him to finish one year of a college level math class while in high school.
Our daughter was also tutored while in elementary school. Math is her favorite subject in school. We really liked Julia's teaching approach,great communication skills , and her patience .

Irina June 3, 2017·ACT Math·In studio

Was a great resource for my daughter in helping her improve in math, would recommend!

Alex May 30, 2017·Math·In home

Very knowledgeable and attentive math teacher. Had both of my kids attending her classes and very satisfied.

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About Mark J.

About Mark

Hi!

I'm a former engineer turned math and science teacher. My Mechanical Engineering education is from Stanford and my masters in Engineering Management is from Milwaukee School of Engineering. I have over 6 years of teaching experience in public, charter, and private school classrooms. I have 2 years of experience working part-time at one of the top-tier professional tutoring centers in the nation which has trained me to teach subjects ranging from beginning reading to high school courses and SAT/ACT prep.

I can teach any math from K-college. I like to say "K thru Calc!"! I have a passion for learning and try my best to light the fire for learning in all of my students. When it comes to the nuts and bolts of math, that's the easy part, but I take it father and have fun with math through story telling, connection with language and with

hands on applications (which can still be done online!).

Try me as a tutor and you will not be disappointed... : )

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Jeanne June 24, 2017·ACT Math·In home

Mark is wonderful, so affable, brilliant and most of all patient! He has taught both my boys and their test scores and grades have improved exponentially!

He is amazing, we are so delighted and pleased to have him as a teacher and a mentor!

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About Stacey J.

About Stacey

I am currently a third grade teacher. I have also taught fourth grade and have tutored students of all ages. I enjoy math and look forward to helping you improve your math skills. In my spare time, I do activities with my daughter and her service dog.

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About Jennifer D.

About Jennifer

The most important thing to know about me is that I love working with children and it shows. You can trust that I will dedicate myself to the success of your child. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing a child succeed at something they truly struggled with.

I have homeschooled my two children since 2002. My son was homeschooled until he entered the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a highly selective specialized high school in Northern Virginia. He is now a student at at the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science. I continue to homeschool my 13 year old daughter.

My most treasured memories are of teaching both my children to read, knowing the great gift of reading is a fundamental building block to a successful life.

I have worked with other children for seven years as a robotics coach and a coac

h for Destination Imagination. I love the thrill of watching children develop new skills, and the blossoming of self-esteem that comes with mastering those skills.

I decided to become a Barton tutor after I saw so many of my friends' dyslexic children succeed with the Barton system. One of my first students was my own nephew!

I have been using the system as a tutor since February, 2017. I graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology-Psychology. I have loved caring for, educating and working with children for my entire adult life, and I will dedicate myself completely to the success of your child, using a proven, evidence-based system to teach dyslexic children to read and spell.

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